Man, Woman and Child (film)

Man, Woman and Child is a 1983 American drama film directed by Dick Richards and written by Erich Segal and David Zelag Goodman. The film is based on Erich Segal's 1980 novel of the same name. The film stars Martin Sheen, Blythe Danner, Craig T. Nelson, David Hemmings, Nathalie Nell and Maureen Anderman. The film was released on April 1, 1983, by Paramount Pictures. The Bollywood film Masoom is an unauthorised remake of Man, Woman and Child.

Plot
Martin Sheen is Robert, the man - a sensitive, intelligent family man who, in a brief affair long past, fathered a child whose sudden appearance threatens his happy life. Blythe Danner is Sheila, the woman - a strong, loving wife and mother whose deep love and commitment are stretched to the breaking point by the unexpected arrival of her husband's illegitimate son. Crafted in the tender tradition of Love Story, what follows is an evocative, emotionally charged movie about a typical American family whose deep love is shaken, tested and ultimately reaffirmed.

Cast

 * Martin Sheen as Robert Beckwith
 * Blythe Danner as Sheila Beckwith
 * Craig T. Nelson as Bernie Ackerman
 * David Hemmings as Gavin Wilson
 * Nathalie Nell as Nicole Guerin
 * Maureen Anderman as Margo
 * Sebastian Dungan as Jean-Claude Guerin
 * Arlene McIntyre as Jessica Beckwith
 * Melissa Francis as	Paula Beckwith
 * Billy Jayne as Davey Ackerman
 * Ruth Silveira as Nancy Ackerman
 * Jacques François as Louis

Reception
The film opened to number 13 in its first weekend, with $802,702.